Shootin in Manuel mode....

Advice please. I'll explain the pics..... These geese were so curious, the first one would tilt his head when my camera would go up to my eye, he did this a couple times. But also these are my first try's at "M" mode. First settings were M mode, F/11, ISO 100(only cuz i forgot to check this and change it) Shutter 1/200. 2nd pic info... M mode, f/11, ISO 100, Shutter 1/100. Flash fired on all. Like I said first attempt at M mode. C&C PLEASE

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BG, the first pic was underexposed. All I did was increase the exposure (using "Exposure." Go figure!) in PS.

I'll leave composition critique to the experts!

I like the way his head is tilted in the first one! Like you said, very curious!

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HI, yah this goose was cute, as for comp. I wasn't trying for it. just trying to figure out M mode. It was kinda tricky for me cuz never tryed this mode before.Thanks for the help.Are there guidelines or a chart of what setting for what situation??Or is it just trial and error in M mode??
BG

There are tips and tricks and formulas for figuring out settings, but I can't really say what any of them are. I know at least half the people on this forum can help you, though! In the meantime, you could try different types of days (overcast, sunny, etc...) on Av or Tv and see what the camera sets for the opposite setting. That would help you learn approximations, I would think. For instance, in Av (Aperture Priority) mode, if you have it set to f/8 on a sunny day, and the camera chooses 1/500sec for the shutter, those settings should work well together on your camera (at that ISO setting) on similar days.

Tedious, I know, but it might help.

jbkalla wrote:
There are tips and tricks and formulas for figuring out settings, but I can't really say what any of them are. I know at least half the people on this forum can help you, though! In the meantime, you could try different types of days (overcast, sunny, etc...) on Av or Tv and see what the camera sets for the opposite setting. That would help you learn approximations, I would think. For instance, in Av (Aperture Priority) mode, if you have it set to f/8 on a sunny day, and the camera chooses 1/500sec for the shutter, those settings should work well together on your camera (at that ISO setting) on similar days.

Tedious, I know, but it might help.

AHHH yes, tedious. So much to consider before hitting the button . Thanks for your good idea's too. Every little bit helps ALOT.
Best Regards
BG

When you are in manual mode you can adjust the settings with the camera up to your eye. All the info you need is in the viewfinder. The shutter speed and f-stop adjustments will move the meter in the viewfinder. All you need is the basics - how low do I want to go on shutter speed and what f-stop for DOF.

HI, at this point I don't know what settings do what But slowly I SEE what does what(am I making any sense?)I just need to shoot shoot shoot. I coould always go bother the ducks lol. Or my cats. The kids won't be still.
I just noticed the meter (measuring strip) Tells me different things inside the viewfinder and on the outsiide display?when I'm changing settings.one will go to the middle and the inside one goes to either side?? Or it could be me being dumb.Anyway thanks for your help. I'll get this one day.
Best Regards
BG